Loading the Barnes Triple Shock

[Brian T]

Any hints on how to get the best accuracy out of these bullets?  I will be using them in my #1 .243 and hope to smack a hog with them later this month.

[gary0529]

The biggest factor I have found to promoting accuracy w/TSX is how far off the lands you load the round.
It may take you a couple of these rather pricey boolets  to hit on the right length but once you do, they are quite capable of sub MOA accuracy.

I start at the recommended .005 " off using the Stoney Point set up but others have used a magic marker to identify when they hit the rifling and use your micrometer from there to start backing off.
In my Mod.70  .243, the sweet spot is .010 off.
In a Browning .270 it doesn't seem to matter all that much.
Load a few, say 3, starting at .005 and go up or/and down. Then take them to the range and see what you have.

Gary

[Grumulkin]

In addition to being a bit off the lands, the loads need to be at the higher end of the acceptable powder charge range.  TSXs aren't the bullets to use for reduced loads.

[coop2564]

I just loaded some 130gr TSX in my custom Howa .308 with the shorter 130gr bullet I couldn't quite reach the recommended .005 so after some correspondence with Barnes they recommended setting AOL at 2.801" and use Lee factory crimp Med to Heavy. I used med and got a avg 3 shots group of .701". 

[quickdtoo]

I dunno if you fellas are doing typos, but Barnes' recommendation is .050" off the lands to start, not .005".

Tim

7. Where do I seat the Triple Shock Bullet?

Answer. As with the X and XLC Bullet, we recommend seating the Triple Shock .050″ off the lands {rifling} of your rifle. This length can be determined by using a “Stoney Point Gauge” or other methods. You do not have to seat the bullet at or on one of the annular rings.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/information/load-data/tsx-guidelines/

[Bluegunner]

I took the time last summer to work up a load for my 22-250 that I could use for coyote, bobcat and hogs.  My workup centered around using Barnes 53gr "XFB" Triple-Shock.  Two powder worked well (H-380 & Varget) but after working through a number of trial rounds I settled on 35gr of Varget.  This gave me consistent groupings of three shots within an inch.  I then played with the setting and was able to bring most grouping down to 3/4 of an inch.  The hard work payed dividends as I have downed four boars (140-240lbs.) since January 1st, all taken with one shot, none going more than 20 yards.  All four were taken in the front shoulder and penetrated the shield with no difficulty.  On all four their was a small entry hole but the bullet raised H*** with the hogs insides.  The seating is something that you have to experiment with, what seems to work in my rifle may or may not work in yours.  It also pays to experiment with different powders and the powder companies can really help here.  When working a new load for my 25-06 I called Hodgdon's about the best powder for my 25-06 and was surprised at the answer that I received.  The technician recommended H-1000, he then patiently explain the because of the large case and small neck on the case that the 25-06 beed a slower burning powder to get the best performance and the maximum effect of powder.